Review: Agatha Christie’s ‘The Hollow’ at City Lights Theater
There is a haunting chill emanating from the country house and the individuals in the...
Super Bowl Valentine: Chocolate-dipped strawberry footballs and more
Pink and red paper hearts dangle from the ceiling at Danville Chocolates, where Jacqui Amayo...
TasteFood: Spice up your Valentine’s Day with this luscious chocolate cake
It’s never a bad idea to spice things up on Valentine’s Day. After all, in...
What animal is remodeling a Danville backyard birdhouse?
DEAR JOAN: I was cleaning out my birdhouses over the weekend to get them ready for...
7 terrific Bay Area things to do this weekend, Feb. 4-6
Let’s get February off to a great start with a boffo weekend, eh? And we...
Down the true-crime rabbit hole: Why we’re fascinated with cold cases, serial killers and the worst in human nature
One day in 2007, I found myself in the basement of the Contra Costa County...
Pet of the Week: Tufty
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA’s Pet of the Week is Tufty. Get the smelling...
Why can’t anyone shut down the car warranty spam calls? Roadshow
Q: So what is the deal about all the warranty calls I receive every week?...
This Week in the Garden: Lurking in the shrubs
My conversation about shrubs quickly turned into opposition when I told my husband I wanted...
Groundhog Day is just goofy superstition, although it does have a link to reality
DEAR JOAN: I grew up in Contra Costa County and as today is Groundhog Day,...